Are these Chanterelle Mushrooms?

[cddogfan1]

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[markfitz]

I would have to say yes.
I pick chanterelle mushrooms here, and your pictures appear to be exactly the same.
Mix into some fresh eggs and chives. Pure awesomeness.

[determinator]

I would have to vote for your patch being chanterelles. I'm certainly no expert, but I've done a lot of research over the past few months on mushrooms, growing several varieties indoors. I'd go for it! Most mushrooms are recommended to be cooked thoroughly, or sauteed in butter or whatever, for a few minutes, to break down the "chiten", or outer covering, that may possibly cause stomach upset, due to being hard to digest. It's also recommended to try a little bit, and see how it goes. Keep some specimens aside, just in case, for testing purposes, if things go south after you try them.

I'd be glad to find a patch of what you have found. Keep the location in mind, and keep it under your hat!

[Jack of all Trapping]

I have a hard time with pics on my computer. Always look blurry to me. Sorry...There is a false chanterelle that will give some people a bellyache.
Real chanterelles-convex cap, light yellow to orange yellow, look for a smooth stem with no protrusions or bumps at base, and just picked ones smell like apricots. gills on bottom protrude up stem and are not perfect and look melted.
False chanterelles- gills are uniform and somewhat straight, more orange with no yellow, darker at center of cap.
If in doubt-DO NOT EAT OR PICK . Ain't trying to scare you in the least, but don't want you getting sick on us. Buy a good book on them and take a class if available. It can be a lot of fun and rewarding.

[determinator]

I say these are for real. The gills on the second picture show it's the real deal. The first set of pics are pretty hazy. The second pic has a good view of the straight gills, not what like the look-a-like has. I'd eat'em. God rest my soul...

[lookout]

I'm so confident they're chanterelles I would feed them to my wife!!!

[cddogfan1]

Thanks Guys. They were the real deal. I cooked them 2 ways. Battered and fried were good. I also sauté some with olive oil, butter, onions and garlic. That was pain awesome.

[determinator]

Alright! Good to hear that your still around. Now you know what they look like, and where to find 'em. Gotta love mushrooms!